This is a wonderful ongoing story of how old school buddies bond together and share their interest/passion in the past and present houses of America’s pastime. I envy you guys! Have always loved old ballparks, but an attempt to actually visit most or all of them; that is what dreams are made of. Tried this with old wooden roller coasters around America once, but never kept it going. I remember going to the Polo Grounds (Harlem horseshoe) in through the top entrance by Coogan’s Bluff. Watched Frank Thomas hit many of his 35 home runs that year, right there to the short left field wall. Roger Craig with all those losses (Oh God!). Saw the place where polo was never played, torn down, and cried. :frown: I remember Shibe Park (old Connie Mack) in north Philly where Tony Taylor (or was it Tony Gonzolas?) stood on the playing field that was already closed down, full of weeds, with a bat and just staring at the beauty of that place. This is great stuff!
Did not like the boring round stadiums with artificial turf that were mostly in the National League like Riverfront, Three Rivers, Astrodome, etc, etc. Had a soft spot for Shea though, because of all the fun times there.
But you guys .......your travel, the cities, the list, the tight friendships, the photo taking, the years gone by ..... all of it must be so fascinating. I guess you can say, a kind of “bucket list”, even though you guys are way too young. This list takes a lot longer than just visiting places and checking them off. You must also wait for ballparks to be demolished and arrange the timing/logistics of the visits, planning, photo ops, etc,etc.
Thanks for sharing that. Great photos, BTW. Godspeed and enjoy the rest of the ride! :smile:
I think I will go to Wrigley now and enjoy a corn dog and an Old Style while it is still there. :biggrin: